Head of the Environmental Department, Mirali Khojaev, was shot and wounded in the arm in the Karaulbazar district of Bukhara region, as reported by the Ministry of Ecology press service, on July 16.
The incident occurred while attempting to prevent illegal hunting. The poacher injured Khojaev and managed to escape from the scene.
The injured man received initial medical assistance, and his condition is reported to be good.
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